used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
armchairnounUS /ˈɑːrmtʃer/
chair with a support on each side for arms
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
auctionnounUS /ˈɑːkʃən/
a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
Baines
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From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
baskedverbUS /bæskt/
past form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading His eyes were closed and his soul was at peace.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
crosspiecesnounUS /ˈkrɔːspiːsəz/
plural of “crosspiece” — a horizontal beam that extends across something
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Somebody rattled the door knob and then rapped on the door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
drowsyadjectiveUS /ˈdraʊzi/
half asleep
From this reading He was drowsy.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
divisible by two
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes were closed and his soul was at peace.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
hammersnounUS /ˈhæmərz/
plural of “hammer” — the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
hardwarenounUS /ˈhɑːrdwer/
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
knobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading Somebody rattled the door knob and then rapped on the door.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
lounged
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From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
maplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
OaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Somebody rattled the door knob and then rapped on the door.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading His eyes were closed and his soul was at peace.
rappedverbUS /ræpt/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading Somebody rattled the door knob and then rapped on the door.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Somebody rattled the door knob and then rapped on the door.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
rednessnounUS /ˈrednəs/
a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
reinforcedadjectiveUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrst/
given added strength or support
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
relieve from
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
ScattergoodnounUS /ˈskætərɡʊd/
someone who spends money prodigally
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
sixteen-pound
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From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
sledgeverbUS /sledʒ/
transport in a sleigh
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Somebody rattled the door knob and then rapped on the door.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading His eyes were closed and his soul was at peace.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
sustainverbUS /səˈsteɪn/
lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Somebody rattled the door knob and then rapped on the door.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
TREATSnounUS /triːts/
plural of “treat” — something considered choice to eat
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
Tupper
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From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was drowsy.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His eyes were closed and his soul was at peace.
whereby
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From this reading For the time he had ceased even to search for a scheme whereby he could rid his hardware stock of one dozen sixteen-pound sledge hammers acquired by him at a recent auction down in Tupper Falls.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading HE TREATS AN ATTACK OF LIFE Scattergood Baines lounged back in his armchair, reinforced by iron crosspieces to sustain his weight, and basked in the warmth from the Round Oak stove, heated to redness by the clean, dry maple within.
